Job summary
The aim of this post will be to enhance the mental health provision at King's College Hospital to the Multi-Disciplinary Diabetic Foot Team (MDFT) Network within the South East London (SEL) Integrated Care Board (ICB).
The SEL ICB has a network of 6 MDFT with 2 hubs, based at King's College Hospital (KCH) and St Thomas' Hospital, and 4 spoke hubs at Lewisham, Bromley, Greenwich and Bexley. The post holder will primarily be based at KCH and St Thomas' hospitals.
Main duties of the job
- To work as a highly experienced mental health practitioner, carrying out specialist assessments and interventions as part of the MDFT.
- Liaison between the foot care team and mental health team, initiating and facilitating interventions as part of the MDFT.
- Ensuring all patients who are eligible receive timely and appropriate care, in the right place, at the right time, by the right person. An expansive knowledge of primary care, secondary mental health services, and third-sector organisations will therefore be paramount.
- Enhance integrated working between MDFT and mental health teams to improve access to care, health outcomes and experience.
- To coordinate patient care between MDFT and psychiatry inpatient and outpatient services, community mental health teams, GPs and family and community networks.
- To develop a diabetic foot psychiatry education / training program for the MDFT and mental health professionals.
- The knowledge of and ability to deliver evidence-based interventions in line with NICE guidelines will be integral to ensuring those who present in crisis are cared for holistically; the post-holder must also have a robust understanding of risk and be able to implement patient-focused risk management plans.
- The post holder will function as a fully integrated member of the service's multidisciplinary team, supporting consistent achievement of the service's standards and aims, through their own individual practice and participation in quality improvement initiatives.
About us
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. There are very few organisations in the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training.
SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services. Currently, provide inpatient care for approximately 5,300 people each year and treat more than 45,000 patients in the community in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark, as well as substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich.
By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field. In addition, our working relationship with King's Health Partners allows those working at the Trust to get involved in academic research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide specialist, face-to-face screening at the point of referral to all those who are eligible.
- Complete a brief risk and mental state examination from the completed screening, making autonomous decisions around discharge and / or onward referral and signposting to primary care / mental health services / third-sector organisations if appropriate.
- Providing brief psychoeducation and intervention where appropriate.
- Acting as a senior clinician within the MDFT; providing advice, clinical support, clinical supervision and senior review where necessary.
- Promoting and developing risk management and admission plans for those who may be transferred to another service.
- Participate in teaching and training of staff within the Network, in line with the Trusts Mental Health Strategy.
- Consistently apply effective decision making and problem-solving skills, including but not limited to the ability to prioritise workload, assess and manage mental health crises, manage conflict, work in a high-pressure environment and communicate across a range of services and professionals especially those working in the acute Trust.
- Maintain confidentiality by ensuring that information is only shared with those who need to know.
- Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills, self-awareness, leadership skills and empathy in all communications.
- To support / supervise the Lived Experience Practitioner (LXP) in the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide specialist, face-to-face screening at the point of referral to all those who are eligible.
- Complete a brief risk and mental state examination from the completed screening, making autonomous decisions around discharge and / or onward referral and signposting to primary care / mental health services / third-sector organisations if appropriate.
- Providing brief psychoeducation and intervention where appropriate.
- Acting as a senior clinician within the MDFT; providing advice, clinical support, clinical supervision and senior review where necessary.
- Promoting and developing risk management and admission plans for those who may be transferred to another service.
- Participate in teaching and training of staff within the Network, in line with the Trusts Mental Health Strategy.
- Consistently apply effective decision making and problem-solving skills, including but not limited to the ability to prioritise workload, assess and manage mental health crises, manage conflict, work in a high-pressure environment and communicate across a range of services and professionals especially those working in the acute Trust.
- Maintain confidentiality by ensuring that information is only shared with those who need to know.
- Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills, self-awareness, leadership skills and empathy in all communications.
- To support / supervise the Lived Experience Practitioner (LXP) in the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Mentorship ENB 998 or equivalent
- Educated to post-graduate or Master's level
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Registered Adult or LD Nurse
- Formal training in physical healthcare
- Formal training in risk assessment and management
- Evidence of other advanced education in relation to liaison psychiatry
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience in mental health services, both inpatient and community
- Experience working within mental health crisis care
- Experience of managing acute risk in the context of mental illness, physical health and psychological distress
- Experience of making autonomous decisions regarding discharge, signposting and admission of service users following a comprehensive assessment and evaluation of risk
- Experience of audit, service development, Quality Improvement and leading change
- Experience of teaching or delivering training
Desirable
- Experience of working with the treatment and assessment of people with a diagnosis of Personality Disorder
- Experience in the assessment and risk management of violent self-harm
- Experience of presenting data for service development
- Experience at working at band 6 level or above within liaison psychiatry or physical healthcare, or band 7 level in a crisis mental health service
- Experience of managing or leading a team or junior colleague(s)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- An expansive understanding of inpatient and community based mental health services
- A sound understanding of how to assess and manage crisis within acute mental illness and physical health care
- Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with acute mental health care, including MHA, MCA, Human Rights Act, Common Law, etc.
- A sound knowledge of risk assessment and risk management in mental health and acute care settings
- A robust understanding of the interface between physical and mental health illness
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet the needs of service users
- An ability to analyse and interpret key documents and identify the implications for local policy and practice
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the physiological and psychological effects of alcohol and drugs
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the epidemiology, presentation and immediate management of deliberate self-harm
- Knowledge of restrictive practice and restrictive interventions; experience in reducing restrictive practice in clinical settings
- Recognition of own limitations, strengths and weaknesses and an ability to seek advice when necessary.
- Ability to easily gain the trust and respect of service users, their relatives and staff across disciplines and services
- Knowledge and awareness of current relevant research
- Ability to negotiate and compromise in verbal discussions in a manner that inspires confidence and respect from others
- Ability to build and maintain professional links across a variety of services and clinical disciplines
- A high standard of digital literacy
- Ability to manage and prioritise competing clinical demands
Desirable
- Knowledge of brief psychological interventions; ability to deliver brief psychological interventions for the management of acute psychiatric distress and physical ill health
- Knowledge of Core 24 service models and RCPsych guidance on liaison psychiatry services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Mentorship ENB 998 or equivalent
- Educated to post-graduate or Master's level
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Registered Adult or LD Nurse
- Formal training in physical healthcare
- Formal training in risk assessment and management
- Evidence of other advanced education in relation to liaison psychiatry
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience in mental health services, both inpatient and community
- Experience working within mental health crisis care
- Experience of managing acute risk in the context of mental illness, physical health and psychological distress
- Experience of making autonomous decisions regarding discharge, signposting and admission of service users following a comprehensive assessment and evaluation of risk
- Experience of audit, service development, Quality Improvement and leading change
- Experience of teaching or delivering training
Desirable
- Experience of working with the treatment and assessment of people with a diagnosis of Personality Disorder
- Experience in the assessment and risk management of violent self-harm
- Experience of presenting data for service development
- Experience at working at band 6 level or above within liaison psychiatry or physical healthcare, or band 7 level in a crisis mental health service
- Experience of managing or leading a team or junior colleague(s)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- An expansive understanding of inpatient and community based mental health services
- A sound understanding of how to assess and manage crisis within acute mental illness and physical health care
- Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with acute mental health care, including MHA, MCA, Human Rights Act, Common Law, etc.
- A sound knowledge of risk assessment and risk management in mental health and acute care settings
- A robust understanding of the interface between physical and mental health illness
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet the needs of service users
- An ability to analyse and interpret key documents and identify the implications for local policy and practice
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the physiological and psychological effects of alcohol and drugs
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the epidemiology, presentation and immediate management of deliberate self-harm
- Knowledge of restrictive practice and restrictive interventions; experience in reducing restrictive practice in clinical settings
- Recognition of own limitations, strengths and weaknesses and an ability to seek advice when necessary.
- Ability to easily gain the trust and respect of service users, their relatives and staff across disciplines and services
- Knowledge and awareness of current relevant research
- Ability to negotiate and compromise in verbal discussions in a manner that inspires confidence and respect from others
- Ability to build and maintain professional links across a variety of services and clinical disciplines
- A high standard of digital literacy
- Ability to manage and prioritise competing clinical demands
Desirable
- Knowledge of brief psychological interventions; ability to deliver brief psychological interventions for the management of acute psychiatric distress and physical ill health
- Knowledge of Core 24 service models and RCPsych guidance on liaison psychiatry services
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital, Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital, Maudsley Hospital
London
SE5 8AZ
Employer's website
https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
